delinquent

Example Sentences

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I walk a frozen Bothnian Gulf at Nallikari, an obscured lighthouse, a delinquent lifeguard stand, and makeshift saunas stand on white expanse like archaeology.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Local authorities generally provide multiple notices and opportunities to resolve delinquent taxes before taking extreme measures such as foreclosure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Nearly one in ten student loans was at least 90 days delinquent by the end of 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported External link.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

If borrowers failed to make payments on loans for more than nine months, her department would utilize its powers to collect on the delinquent debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I can’t get past the feeling that this is just some juvenile delinquent trying to freak everybody out.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman